I've been growing as I learn new things. Lately, I've been learning a lot on Canva , and that means some things on my site and in my newsletter will be getting a few "upgrades". I've also upgraded my editing process, which I've shared in my newsletter for the 1st this month. If you missed it, you can sign up for my mailer HERE . I really like Canva. I use it for all of my posts on Instagram and Facebook. I also use it for my banners, advertising, and more. I've been grouping

In 2007, I published my first book. I was so excited to finally be published that I opted out of the publisher's offered editing. I was confident that my story was perfect. When I got my copies and started reading the book, I began spotting all the errors and felt incompetent. I was a good writer, but it wasn't showing that. My editing alone wasn't enough. But I also didn't know how to edit back in those days either. In time, I did learn how to self-edit before having someone

I have two books coming out next week. One of the books is a rerelease. It's Nanobytes. The other book is a new release titled Lost Through Time. Meanwhile, I'm editing one book and writing two books! Have you ever wished for a better life? Sophie Martin, an overweight and lonely teenager, longed for just that. But when she takes a job testing products, she never could have imagined the unexpected turn her life would take. Suddenly, she loses all her weight, gains superhuman

I am in the editing process for this novel. I have no idea how many rounds it will take; each book is different. But I thought I would share some details about the book for those who are waiting for it. You know who you are. This is a child's card. I made it using Canva for moments like this. It is one of the "clues" for the story. Evie Cross (MC) is sure that the sheriff in the small town of Haven Creek is incompetent. For one, he's sharing the full details of the crime sce

There are a few things about me, you probably already know. If not, allow me to share these details with you... I live in a small space. I love interior design. I enjoy making things (other than stories). This is what this category is all about. For the last several years, I've lived in a hotel (not ashamed of that fact), and I have been able to put things in practice that I've learned over the years. HGTV is one of my favorite channels, which I haven't been able to watch for

Since tomorrow is the beginning of a new month, I thought I'd share my goals for the month. Even though the month only has 28 days, I figure it'll be just as busy as any other month would be. Each day will be something new in and out of writing... New seasons continue on some of my favorite shows, so I'll be catching them on Paramount, Peacock, and Hulu so I can enjoy them with the pause button when needed. That also gives me a wider window to enjoy them with Billy. Fire Coun

I suppose someone could think it's crazy that I write in so many genres, but I think it's fun! By taking away those limitations, I am free to really write what I want. I don't have to try to bend a story to work for me. I can just let it flow naturally and be what it is. Here are the reasons why I genre hop... I have to be true to who I am. Outside of writing, I love different groups in movies, music, food, clothing styles, etc. Why would my writing be any different? It's alr

Time is still slipping away from me--we're already in the middle of the first month! Can you believe it? I don't make New Year's resolutions, but if I had, this would be about the time when they begin to fizzle. Do you have that problem? What do you do to stay motivated? I'd say for the last ten years maybe, I've been setting goals instead of resolutions. I'll set goals for the whole year and then smaller goals for each month that connect to each of the bigger goals. I set my

I have two books to share in this spotlight. Please check them out! When Darkness Hunts the Dawn Written by M.H. Woodscourt Rebel. Captive. Dragon. Condemned for leading a rebellion against a petty tyrant, Mikoneh and his twin sister resign themselves to a fiery death. But when the stake is lit, the flames answer to Mikoneh—and he and his sister escape amid the ensuing chaos. On the run, they discover they’re being chased by worse than the tyrant’s knights. From deep undergro

Are you getting whiplash from Instagram's changes? You're not alone--me too. The bad part about things, I knew nothing about it until I started seeing posts from people I wasn't following. I guess IG was thinking I needed to see these posts--you know, based on the algorithm, which I'm still trying to figure out lol. I see more "suggested" posts than posts from people I actually follow and want to see. It's frustrating, but what can we do, right? So, I thought I'd begin the ne

It's hard to believe this is the last Saturday of the year. The entire year. Looking back on the year, I'm amazed at how well it turned out. This is probably my best year. When I began publishing my books independently, around 2010, I initially used Amazon because I couldn't afford to hire someone to bind my books. Amazon did all that, and it didn't cost me anything. Of course, they would take their cut, which I was okay with. Up until 2024, they were the only place my books

Evie Cross moved to Haven Creek to start over. Putting her past behind her, she hopes the small town will accept her and take her in. When the murders begin, Evie wonders how incompetent the police can be. Telling everything to the reporters--Evie knows they can't be that stupid. Calling it robberies gone wrong. But then she's attacked. And none of her things are missing. If that's enough, the murders are in order by name... Including her attack. Being the only one to survive

This is a special blog post! Today I have two spotlights to share.... This is something I want to do with my blogs/newsletters. After I share someone's book in my newsletter, I'll upload it here. It won't be the same week each time so you're never going to expect when it happens! I'm a stinker that way lol. Between Roses  by Enna L Foxwood Seventeen-year-old Eryn can't imagine a life without her influential friend. But then a tarnished bracelet changes everything. It sends he

Last year, I joined Draft2Digital, not knowing how things would turn out with them. Shortly after, I decided to include my books in their end-of-the-year sale, making all of my available books free. I was nervous about it, but thought taking the chance would be a good thing. It was. This year, I'm doing things a little differently. Some of my books will be free while others will be 50% off. I'm still taking a chance, but I have hopes my books will find readers who will cheris

Hello, I'm Amber Grosjean. I am a wife, mother, grandmother (they call me Nana), writer, friend, and the list goes on... I was a writer long before I was any of those things, but I was a wife and mother before I became a published author. I had faith that I was created for something. For the first 10 years of my life, I had no idea what it was, and I tried to give up. I was among the many who attempted suicide, and I'm one of the few who failed. It's the only thing in my life

I have two books that I'd love to share. These two books were in my newsletter's spotlight for November. Love & Laughter: (and other disasters) A midlife romcom Paperback – March 12, 2025 by Elora Canne (Author) 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (9) 4.5 on Goodreads 29 ratings Love & Laughter (and other disasters) , is a closed door, clean romance with sweet intimate moments. Life just got a whole lot more romantic in the village of Pelican Cove. Meryl has to choose between suave, 'Ca

Things that I find comforting, I wouldn't call habits... When I'm feeling low or lower than low, listening to music and singing along usually perks me up. The better the beat, the better I begin feeling--songs like Best News Ever by MercyMe or Fight Song by Rachel Platten. I love a variety of music—country, Christian rock, normal rock, R & B, pop, etc. If there's a beat and I can understand the words, I'm gonna listen to it. And if I listen enough, I learn the words, and when

I enjoy these little moments like viewing into a window of a house that's still being built. Life is kind of like that; a person is always growing and moving forward. I've officially been using my real name as my author identity for one year now, which means it's time for a change. I'm always changing, evolving so to speak. I think all authors are. I love that I get to do that. During the last few years, I've been trying hard to be a better author, a better marketer, or bette